Friends Church Calgary Weekly Message

Speakers: Jeff Jarvis Why is it that some people always seem to fixate on what may be wrong, even when life may be going well? When was the last time...

Speakers: Vince Klassen Do we see the world as it truly is—or through a lens that distorts it? And if our perception is shaped, how does that alter the way...

Speakers: Jeff Jarvis Have your feelings ever led you astray? Every day we can find ourselves in situations that stir up strong emotions within us that cause us to react: Screaming,...

Speakers: Vince Klassen Why do we so often see complex, nuanced issues as simple? Black or White Yes or No Us versus Them I notice it in myself—especially when I'm...

In a time of political division, financial uncertainty, and nonstop headlines, it's easy to swing between extremes—panicking that everything is falling apart, or minimizing it all just to cope. But...

Speakers: Vince Klassen & Jeff JarvisCelebrate the powerful new life that emerges when we open ourselves to the divine wisdom speaking within. What is it saying to you—and are you...

Speakers: Jeff Jarvis & Mexico Team   A few weeks ago, a dedicated team from Friends Church—students, parents, and adults—embarked on a life-changing journey to Tijuana, Mexico. Together, they partnered...

Speakers: Vince Klassen & Kyla Anderson Have you ever noticed that some of the most religious people can also be the most judgmental, unkind, or even cruel? Scroll through the comments...

Speakers: Vince Klassen What if our spiritual practices and ideals are stopping us from doing the work to really heal? Richard Schwartz, the founder of Internal Family Systems, which we...

Speakers: Vince Klassen As we begin to explore the Parts within us—Exiles carrying past pain and Protectors keeping that pain at bay—we start to see patterns. We notice recurring reactions,...

Speakers: Vince Klassen & Dayna Mullen There are moments in life when our Eyes are truly Opened—when we see what we've been missing and gain a fresh, healthier perspective. Our...

Speakers: Jeff Jarvis Have you ever been surprised by your own reaction to something—fine one moment, then suddenly overwhelmed? Most of us struggle to explain what's happening inside when we...

Speakers: Jeff Jarvis One Sunday, a while back, I shared the story of Nicholas Winton, the man responsible for saving the lives of 669 children from the horrors of the holocaust....

Speakers: Jeff JarvisOne Sunday, a while back, I shared the story of Nicholas Winton, the man responsible for saving the lives of 669 children from the horrors of the holocaust. I...

Speakers: Vince Klassen & Gerry Smiley It's easy to talk about prayer and conceptions of God from a place of health, but what about when you're on the edge of...

Speaker: Vince Klassen As we expand our understanding of the word prayer, we begin to see it not just as a quiet wish or whispered plea to a superbeing up in...

Speaker: Vince Klassen As we expand our understanding of the word prayer, we begin to see it not just as a quiet wish or whispered plea to a superbeing up in...

Speakers: Jeff Jarvis Prayer is often seen as simply making requests to a higher power in the hope that they'll intervene on our behalf. Last week, we challenged this view...

Speakers: Vince Klassen This week, we embark on a profound exploration of prayer—a practice that, for many, intertwines deeply with their understanding of God, the existence of suffering, the pursuit...

Speakers: Jeff Jarvis & Bryce Ever had a question for one of our pastors but didn't know how to ask it? Or maybe you were too scared because, let's face...

Speakers: Vince Klassen & Bryce Ever had a question for one of our pastors but didn't know how to ask it? Or maybe you were too scared because, let's face...

Speaker: Jeff Jarvis If you're growing, you're changing. It's true. Especially with the spiritual journey. Certain priorities, beliefs, perspectives, attitudes, that once served us well can begin to feel constraining...

Speaker: Vince Klassen “On this final Sunday before Christmas, let's explore how to cultivate our healthiest spiritual selves – so we can embrace the season with love, joy, and unshakable...

Speaker: Jeff Jarvis The ability to learn information and recall it on demand is a coveted skill, rewarded in almost every academic and vocational setting. It can make school a...

Speaker: Vince Klassen Sure, Sensei James says, ‘Don't be angry—it'll make your Christmas better.' Thanks for that groundbreaking insight (note the sarcasm)! We all know anger doesn't help—but the real...

Speaker: Trevor Dreher We're in the middle of our ‘Spiritual Ninja' series, where we're sharing the skillsets of ‘Spiritual Ninjas' so that we can all be better in our own...

Speaker: Vince Klassen We live in a world that often feels like it's spiraling into chaos. Wars rage on every level—between nations, within our families, and even inside ourselves. These battles cost...

Speaker: Jeff Jarvis You don't have to look hard to find stories of relational turmoil, addiction, financial ruin and emotional pain that resulted from pleasure-seeking gone awry. Which is likely...

Speaker: Vince Klassen At the core of all meaningful relationships lies conversation—a dynamic exchange between two or more people, where we delve into the richness of our differences and similarities....

Speaker: Vince Klassen In our final week exploring How to Know a Person by David Brooks, we'll dive into how truly seeing someone—deeply and with compassion—can become a profound spiritual practice. How...

Speaker: Jeff Jarvis It's surprising how much you can get to know someone by just hanging out with them. Not asking probing, soul-level questions, but just playing or doing mundane...

Speaker: Jeff Jarvis We all likely know someone who has a knack for making people feel seen and valuable. I shared last week about a youth leader named Brian who could...

Speaker: Jeff Jarvis There's a profound idea, a metaphor, that has captivated us: the notion that within each of us, there exists a spark of the divine. Can you imagine...

Speaker: Vince Klassen We've embarked on a transformative journey, asking ourselves: What isn't working in traditional religion for us? Many of us have felt the weight of an I-centric approach...

Speaker: Vince KlassenThroughout history, faith communities have constructed boundaries—both tangible and intangible—that define who belongs and who does not. These barriers, whether they are the physical walls of a church...

Speaker: Jeff Jarvis If 100 random people were asked what the world needs most right now, very few would likely say traditional religion is the answer. Sadly, this expression of...

Speaker: Vince KlassenThis summer, we've immersed ourselves in the art of peacemaking, learning how to shift from divisive “I against them” dynamics to more healthy “We” and “Win-Win” interactions. We...

Speaker: JEff JarvisWe likely all have someone with whom we need to have a long-overdue conversation. Things were likely done and said at some point that bruised the relationship and...

Speaker: Vince Klassen A few weeks ago, I shared the powerful story of a woman who bravely escaped an abusive relationship after enduring years of pain. Her journey was marked...

Speaker: Jeff Jarvis Over the Summer I've witnessed and participated in a number of what I'll call “spicy” conversations. People with strong opinions weighing in on tricky topics like the US political...

Speaker: Vince Klassen Have you noticed that peace seems increasingly elusive in our world today? The number of concurrent conflicts is staggering—more than I've ever witnessed in my lifetime. It...

Speaker: Vince Klassen I recently attended a dinner party that was an absolute delight—great company, incredible food, the works. Yet, amidst the laughter and engaging conversation, something struck me profoundly....

Speaker: Vince Klassen Throughout history, individuals have been catalysts for peace, shaping the course of nations and communities alike. But this call to peacemaking isn't confined to the grand stage...

Speaker: Jeff Jarvis Did you know that the Stoics considered courage to be one of the most important virtues you can develop? To have the ability to do something that...

Speaker: Jeff Jarvis As a kid I loved “sour soothers”. That sour, gummy candy that made you pucker when you put one in your mouth. I loved those things! One time I...

Speaker: Vince Klassen We all have profound, maybe even transcendent, experiences—whether it's the birth of a child, a moment of awe in nature, or a powerful physical sensation. Yet, when...

Speaker: Jeff Jarvis Isn't it crazy how, when life takes an unexpected turn and the outcome is not what we wanted, we can experience all kinds of emotional and mental...

Speaker: Trevor Dreher We live in a world brimming with endless choices. Everyday, we face a relentless barrage of decisions, big and small: What should I eat? Should I go...